I was doing some browsing online looking at the various clinical trials that are being conducted in the field of gynecology– specifically regarding vaginal atrophy symptoms. Vaginal atrophy, as you know from my other blogs, happens because of lowered Read…
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Vaginal Atrophy and How it Affects a Woman’s Quality of Life
Vaginal Atrophy is a medical term to describe a variety of physical symptoms that result from reduced estrogen levels in the female body (it usually occurs during natural menopause but is likely to occur after hysterectomy or with certain cancer…
Urinary Incontinence– You Don’t Have to Deal With It
Have you ever laughed so hard that you noticed a small amount of urine leakage? Maybe you sneezed or coughed and had the same issue? This is something we hear a lot of women complain about. Most women think it’s…
Is the Keto Diet Right For Ladies with PCOS?
If you are in any grocery store or restaurant, chances are you are going to overhear people talking about diets. There’s the vegan diet, paleo diet, low-carb diet, Atkins, Weight Watchers, and so many more. But lately we seem to…
Cost of MonaLisa Touch Treatments & Quality of Life
Today I’d like to do something most doctors will not do, and that’s to talk about the cost of MonaLisa Touch treatments. We’ve been offering MonaLisa Touch treatments to our patients and are having great success; however, some patients are…
Cinco de Mayo Tips for Interstitial Cystitis Sufferers
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday where we celebrate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire on that date in 1862. Here in America it tends to be a day of indulging in all things Mexican– from…
Mangrove Women’s Health; Expertise in Gynecology
The body is a complex place, and when something is “off” or needs attention you want to make sure you’re seeing the correct doctor to treat the problem. You wouldn’t go to a cardiologist for a broken foot, and you…
Let’s Discuss: Does Exercise Increase Risk for Early Menopause?
Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs in a woman’s late forties or fifties. During this time her body’s estrogen levels decrease and she is likely to develop symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, weight…
Let’s Discuss: FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
Just a few days ago the FDA approved the first ever treatment for postpartum depression called brexanolone. Postpartum depression is a serious, complex problem that can last days, weeks, months, or even years, and it affects 1 out of 9…
Long Term Elmiron Patients: Please Visit Your Eye Doctor
If you have been taking Elmiron (pentosan), I recommend that you make an appointment with your eye doctor for a full exam. A recent study published in August of 2018 has linked long term Elmiron use to changes in vision. If…